Thursday, December 17

Just Too Busy to Go Overboard

By Ers   December 17, 2009 // No comments



You Love the Holidays



You enjoy every aspect of the holidays, but you don't go overboard. You believe that it's important to relax this time of year.

You get into the holiday spirt, and you enjoy every activity - from baking cookies to shopping for personalized gifts.



That being said, the holidays are a lot of work. You're both happy to see them come and happy to see them go.

You're a bit of a traditionalist. You think the holidays start too soon and are a bit too commercial. You wish that people understood the true meaning of the season.



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Friday, December 4

Happy 1st Weekend of December

By Ers   December 04, 2009 // No comments
As usual, we have a very busy weekend ahead of us. What's new? But we meant to enjoy every minute of it. We're invited to S 3rd birthday party tomorrow afternoon.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

A little update on Jens. He likes posing now and saying "cheese".

He's really getting quite good in his toilet training. He sits at small toilet at "school" (I'm not sure if they have Toto toilets) and he just uses his potty at home - I haven't bought a small toilet chair yet.
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Long Weekend... Sort Of

By Ers   December 04, 2009 // No comments
I left work early today. A tummy flu virus has been going on around and I thought I had a tough tummy but it has caught up on me on a more uncomfortable level today. I've been feeling bloated yesterday but I just brushed it off. Today, I wake up with a headache. I've been thinking all the way to work that I just slept in an un-comfortable position and woke up in the wrong side of the bed. I felt the symptoms again at work but I thought, I was just hungry so I ate and ate and by lunch time I was not at ease anymore that I decided to leave for the day early.

It was good as I was able to picked up Jens early - a little bit different from what he used to. Have a little bit of rest and went shopping (not for glass tiles but for food)at night. It was a relaxing night for Jens and I, no cramming and and hurrying up to get to bed.

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New Goals

By Ers   December 04, 2009 // No comments
My brother in the Philippines wants to buy a used motorcycle but he can’t afford it. Well, supposedly big sister should lend a helping hand. But I don’t have money to spare. Mcj told me last night, we could if I haven’t been shopping every weekend like it’s going out of fashion.

That struck home. I realised that. I have actually been thinking for a couple of weeks now and asking myself, why do I feel the urge to go somewhere particularly at the shops every week (but I haven’t bought any iphone accessories). That, despite our weekly shopping.

The answer? I’ve been tiresome and bored so I would drag Jens to any shops. Being a shopaholic has actually caught on Jens now. This all started when I know how to drive and owned a car.

With the realisation, admission and the resolve to change come alternative activities. Actually, not alternative but simply activities that have run out of fashion in my books. Things like sewing, cooking, baking, decorating, organising.

I am setting goals now so I will be inspired to do them. Like:
• Cook one new meal every weekend.
• Bake at least twice a month.
• Create, sew or mend one item once a month.
• Organise one drawer, cupboard or wardrobe once a month.
• Go to the park, pool or beach every weekend.

I have to do a series of tasks first before I can work on them but hey, I’m on the first step. I need to focus. Well, I suppose with the big holiday coming up, I can be excused if I’m a bit slack.

As for my brother, I have to mull over at least 50 times if his wish will come true.

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Sunday, November 29

Good Karma

By Ers   November 29, 2009 // No comments



You Are Optimistic and Hopeful



You truly believe in all of your dreams. And you don't just sit back and wait for your dreams to happen.

You are active and even a bit stubborn. You are confident in what you do.



You can be a bit aggressive at times, to the point of being inconsiderate. But you never really mean to step on anyone's toes.

It's just that when your eye is on the prize, it's hard for you to see anything or anyone else. You're not malicious... just a tad careless.




I admit, I’m careless in every sense of the word but I’m trying to change that. But it’s true, I’m not malicious. I don’t wish anything bad will happen to anybody even those who “screwed” me. I believe in Karma, that’s why (that’s also why a ski vacation will be within my reach).

Talking of Karma, remember about a story of a so-called friend that let me down? I’ve tried several more tricks to get the money back from her but to no avail so I gave up a long time ago. Last week, I saw her online so I thought, I’ll say hi. Well, guess what? I never get anything back. I expected it though. I just want to thaw the ice, to let her know that we’re good. It may sound unrealistic but I don’t harbour negative feelings towards her. It was just money that I can earn and I have already earned to the nth power.

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Friday, November 20

Change of Plan

By Ers   November 20, 2009 // No comments
We’ve booked our accommodation end of March this year for our Christmas holiday. I’ve been researching for tourist attractions and places to visit in Sydney. But we’ve been procrastinating our flight booking. I’m glad we did because last night we decided to drive instead of flying – which will take us at least 13 hours without stopping.

We’ve been chewing whether to drive or fly for a week. With plethora of transportation options we are spoiled for choice which makes it difficult to decide. I know there are downsides on driving but I also think that the positives will outweigh them. Besides we haven’t had any experience of a long drive – for more than 5 hours that is, so this is new for us.

We’re driving but we are not using our car. We’ll be renting. We booked it last night and we are also trying to book accommodation in Coffs Harbour – where we would stop and stay for two nights on our way back. Now, I have to update our itinerary for this change (as the original was for when we fly). Thanks to free directory submission and the internet, it is easy to do these tasks.

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The Silly Days

By Ers   November 20, 2009 // No comments
One month more to go and it will be Christmas. I’ve been listening to Christmas songs and Jens has been singing “Jingle Bells” from time to time. Yet, I am not busy as mad as other people are – panic buying of gifts, that’s what I’m talking about. I’ve bought a few bits and pieces but nothing much. We will be celebrating Christmas in Sydney on our own so I thought of just giving away gift cards (sorry no equestrian apparel this time) and cash.

There are so many things to think about and to accomplish for our quick break. Plus the weather is not a help at all – really balmy and it’s not summer yet. We haven’t booked our flights yet – I’m actually scared that it will be fully booked now. We’ve been thinking of driving down there but I thought, it would be more hassles for us. I want this holiday to be stress-free.

Hope you guys are having fun preparing for the biggest event of the year. Though, despite the craziness of our schedule, let’s not forget the real meaning of CHRISTmas.

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